Skip to main content

The Learning Center

While we think our products are pretty easy to use, we also know new things can be a challenge.

For those finding their feet

View all Articles, Quickstart, Technical or Demo guides

Image of Equinix Metal with PowerShell

Equinix Metal with PowerShell

This guide walks you through using the Equinix Metal CLI in PowerShell. Learn how to download the CLI binary, add it to your PATH, and spin up some servers using a simple PowerShell script.

Image of Initial Setup of Dell PowerStorage on Equinix Metal

Initial Setup of Dell PowerStorage on Equinix Metal

Set up and configure Dell PowerStore Storage appliances on Equinix Metal, including VLAN configuration, setting up a Jump Box/Bastion Host, and connecting to Dell PowerStore Manager for stor...

Image of Deploying iSCSI on NetApp Storage via Equinix Metal

Deploying iSCSI on NetApp Storage via Equinix Metal

Set up NetApp Cloud Adjacent Storage with iSCSI on Equinix Metal, including steps for configuring a Storage VM (SVM) for iSCSI, adding LUNs, and connecting Windows and Linux hosts to the Net...

Image of Deploying NFS on NetApp Storage via Equinix Metal

Deploying NFS on NetApp Storage via Equinix Metal

Set up NetApp Cloud Adjacent Storage with NFS on Equinix Metal, including creating a SVM for NFS, adding storage volumes, managing export policies, and connecting Equinix Metal clients to th...

For seasoned pros

View all Articles, Quickstart or Technical guides

Image of Deploy VMware ESXi on Equinix Metal with Layer2

Virtualization Technical

Deploy VMware ESXi on Equinix Metal with Layer2

Learn how to use a VMware ESXi deployment on Equinix Metal in Layer 2 unbonded trunk mode

Image of Configuring Okta for Equinix Federated SSO

Configuring Okta for Equinix Federated SSO

Learn how to manage users automatically from your Okta user directory

Image of Configuring Microsoft Entra ID for Equinix Federated SSO

Configuring Microsoft Entra ID for Equinix Federated SSO

Manage users automatically from your Entra ID user directory

Image of SmartOS on Equinix Metal

Operating Systems Technical

SmartOS on Equinix Metal

Boot SmartOS using our custom iPXE option on top of a local storage ZFS pool.

For infrastructure experts

View all Articles or Technical guides

Image of Connecting Multiple VLANs with Full IP Control

Networking Article

Connecting Multiple VLANs with Full IP Control

Connect two of your VLANs to each other using a Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instance

Image of Connecting Multiple VLANs Using Equinix Metal Private IP Addressing

Networking Article

Connecting Multiple VLANs Using Equinix Metal Private IP Addressing

Connect two of your VLANs to each other across metros using Equinix Metal's Layer 3 networking.

Image of Connecting your Metal VLAN to Multiple Cloud Service Providers

Networking Article

Connecting your Metal VLAN to Multiple Cloud Service Providers

Connect your VLAN to AWS, Azure and Google Cloud concurrently via Equinix Fabric and layer 3 routing

Image of Connecting your Metal VLAN to GCP

Networking Article

Connecting your Metal VLAN to GCP

Connect your VLAN to GCP via Equinix Fabric and layer 3 routing

Ready to kick the tires?

Use code DEPLOYNOW for $300 credit

Sign up